FRIDAY, DECEMBER 05TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Zambian Government has reduced visa fees payable by foreign nationals visiting the country with the aim of encouraging more tourists to visit Livingstone and Zambia.
The newly revised fees which have come into effect immediately are;
Single Entry: US$50.00 per person
Multiple Entry: US$80.00 per person
This fee applies to all nationalities requiring a visa to visit Zambia and constitutes a substantial reduction for countries such as Great Britain and the United States of America.
It should however be noted that visa entry requirements remain unchanged, and while certain guests may need to apply for their visa prior to travelling, most can obtain a visa on arrival in Zambia.
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/ or contact 2AFRIKA, INC. Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber (212) 385-9770.
2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
DELTA AIRLINES ANNOUNCES FLIGHT SERVICE TO NAIROBI – an information bulletin from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 05TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The sales and marketing team of Delta Airlines in Kenya has announced that June 3, 2009 is the commencement date for their ‘four times a week’ flights from Atlanta via Dakar / Senegal to Nairobi. This will be the first direct flight operated by a US carrier to East Africa, since Pan Am World Airways in the ‘old days’ first operated scheduled flights, also via West Africa, before then switching their waypoint to Frankfurt/Germany.
According to a Delta spokesperson, the airline will initially operate a Boeing 767-300 on the route with 36 seats in business class and 181 seats in economy class, plus some significant cargo uplift boosting imports and exports by air.
By mid-2009 Delta said it is planning to connect to some 12 cities in 10 African countries, making it the premier North American airline for flights between the US and Africa.
Delta is a member of SkyTeam, the same alliance Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines belong to, opening options of code shared flights, before Kenya Airways can upon delivery of some of their newly ordered aircraft commence additional flights from Nairobi to the US.
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/ or contact 2AFRIKA, INC. Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber (212) 385-9770.
2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The sales and marketing team of Delta Airlines in Kenya has announced that June 3, 2009 is the commencement date for their ‘four times a week’ flights from Atlanta via Dakar / Senegal to Nairobi. This will be the first direct flight operated by a US carrier to East Africa, since Pan Am World Airways in the ‘old days’ first operated scheduled flights, also via West Africa, before then switching their waypoint to Frankfurt/Germany.
According to a Delta spokesperson, the airline will initially operate a Boeing 767-300 on the route with 36 seats in business class and 181 seats in economy class, plus some significant cargo uplift boosting imports and exports by air.
By mid-2009 Delta said it is planning to connect to some 12 cities in 10 African countries, making it the premier North American airline for flights between the US and Africa.
Delta is a member of SkyTeam, the same alliance Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines belong to, opening options of code shared flights, before Kenya Airways can upon delivery of some of their newly ordered aircraft commence additional flights from Nairobi to the US.
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/ or contact 2AFRIKA, INC. Founder & President Kenneth R. Hieber (212) 385-9770.
2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
2AFRIKA, INC. introduces an 11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI TO KENYA - introducing president-elect Barack H. Obama’s ancestry
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05TH 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Visits: Mt. Kenya Forest, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Park, Kisumu, Lake Victoria & Kogelo
7-Safari Activities (including National Park entrance fees)
21-Meals Highlight visits to - Kogelo, a predominantly Luo ethnic group area to learn firsthand, more of the ancestry of the forty-fourth President of the United States of America
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/ or contact Kenneth R. Hieber (212) 385-9770
2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
In the wake of yesterdays Presidential Election, New York City based 2AFRIKA, INC. announced this morning a new addition to its Safari Portfolio – an 11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI – introducing president-elect Barack H. Obama’s ancestral heritage.
The 11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI will depart daily from the United States bound for Nairobi, Mt. Kenya Forest, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve for a fully-inclusive Game Safari before heading north-west to the city of Kisumu located on the shores of Lake Victoria and a mere stone’s throw away from the birthplace of Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. in 1936.An additional 2-night’s are spent in Kisumu during which time travelers will visit the village of Kogelo, the final resting place of Obama Sr., (and still today the home of Barack Obama’s extended family) drive to the shore of Lake Victoria, visit the Kisumu Museum and the city as well as visit a Luo ethnic group village to learn first-hand, more of the cultural heritage of the United States’ first African-American President.Starting at only $2,999 per person + tax (during certain seasons), 2AFRIKA, INC. is proud to be the first African Tour Operator to launch a PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI which blend of African Safari and Luo ethnic group culture is a perfect journey for couples, families and ‘common-interest’ groups such as Museums, Religious Organizations and schools.
11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI Air-Inclusive from the United States.
The 11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI will depart daily from the United States bound for Nairobi, Mt. Kenya Forest, Lake Nakuru National Park, and the Maasai Mara Game Reserve for a fully-inclusive Game Safari before heading north-west to the city of Kisumu located on the shores of Lake Victoria and a mere stone’s throw away from the birthplace of Barack Hussein Obama, Sr. in 1936.An additional 2-night’s are spent in Kisumu during which time travelers will visit the village of Kogelo, the final resting place of Obama Sr., (and still today the home of Barack Obama’s extended family) drive to the shore of Lake Victoria, visit the Kisumu Museum and the city as well as visit a Luo ethnic group village to learn first-hand, more of the cultural heritage of the United States’ first African-American President.Starting at only $2,999 per person + tax (during certain seasons), 2AFRIKA, INC. is proud to be the first African Tour Operator to launch a PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI which blend of African Safari and Luo ethnic group culture is a perfect journey for couples, families and ‘common-interest’ groups such as Museums, Religious Organizations and schools.
11-DAY PRESIDENTIAL HERITAGE SAFARI Air-Inclusive from the United States.
Visits: Mt. Kenya Forest, Lake Nakuru National Park, Maasai Mara National Park, Kisumu, Lake Victoria & Kogelo
7-Safari Activities (including National Park entrance fees)
21-Meals Highlight visits to - Kogelo, a predominantly Luo ethnic group area to learn firsthand, more of the ancestry of the forty-fourth President of the United States of America
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/ or contact Kenneth R. Hieber (212) 385-9770
2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
Monday, October 27, 2008
ROBBEN ISLAND MUSEUM TWO-WEEK MAINTENANCE CLOSURE – an informational message from 2AFRIKA’s Founder & President, Kenneth R. Hieber
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
1. Repair and replace tour buses
2. Refurbish vessels
3. And, manage the invasive European rabbit population.
Following an intensive consultation process initiated by the Robben Island Museum, that included the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, the State Veterinarian and Cape Nature, immediate action will be taken to avert an ecological crisis on the Island as a result of rabbit overpopulation.
While the precise number of rabbits is unknown, the current population is so large that it threatens to permanently damage the Island’s sensitive vegetation, and poses a serious threat to other fauna species, both alien and indigenous. They also threaten historical buildings and heritage sites on the Island. Unchecked, the large number of rabbits in an environment without much natural water will result in the harrowing death of many rabbits through starvation and thirst over the coming dry season.
After considering all the options available within the regulatory framework, a decision was made to implement a two-pronged approach that aims, firstly, to relieve stress on the Island’s ecosystem through a humane culling program and, secondly, to sustain a small, manageable population of rabbits through a sterilization program over the longer term. The programs will be carried out by Robben Island Museum in partnership with veterinary experts from the SPCA, the State Vet and other qualified practitioners and volunteers.
The decision to cull the animals was a very difficult one; however, there are no other alternatives available to restore ecological balance on Robben Island and to save important heritage sites from further degradation.
With 2AFRIKA, INC., you are always the first to know!
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Robben Island Museum will close for two weeks from between November 01st and 16th, 2008 to carry out essential maintenance and other improvement projects to:
Robben Island Museum will close for two weeks from between November 01st and 16th, 2008 to carry out essential maintenance and other improvement projects to:
1. Repair and replace tour buses
2. Refurbish vessels
3. And, manage the invasive European rabbit population.
Following an intensive consultation process initiated by the Robben Island Museum, that included the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, the State Veterinarian and Cape Nature, immediate action will be taken to avert an ecological crisis on the Island as a result of rabbit overpopulation.
While the precise number of rabbits is unknown, the current population is so large that it threatens to permanently damage the Island’s sensitive vegetation, and poses a serious threat to other fauna species, both alien and indigenous. They also threaten historical buildings and heritage sites on the Island. Unchecked, the large number of rabbits in an environment without much natural water will result in the harrowing death of many rabbits through starvation and thirst over the coming dry season.
After considering all the options available within the regulatory framework, a decision was made to implement a two-pronged approach that aims, firstly, to relieve stress on the Island’s ecosystem through a humane culling program and, secondly, to sustain a small, manageable population of rabbits through a sterilization program over the longer term. The programs will be carried out by Robben Island Museum in partnership with veterinary experts from the SPCA, the State Vet and other qualified practitioners and volunteers.
The decision to cull the animals was a very difficult one; however, there are no other alternatives available to restore ecological balance on Robben Island and to save important heritage sites from further degradation.
With 2AFRIKA, INC., you are always the first to know!
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from southern Africa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hello 2AFRIKA
I was very pleased with my trip to Botswana and South Africa in spite of a terrible allergy infection (not within your control).
All of the facilities were very good to excellent. The S.A. Safari Club is like an Oasis (excellent). Godfrey the driver is wonderful - they have a jewel in him and Chobe Safari Lodge was wonderful (excellent accommodation and great service). The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate was good (service indifferent and food not as good as Chobe Safari Lodge or The S.A. Safari Club). You could tell a huge difference in service level - Botswana much more attentive without bothering you. The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate - either not interested or not well trained. This comment goes for the hotel staff and more so the wait staff. The side trip to the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side was wonderful.
One suggestion is to let people know to pack some extra clothes in their carry on for the flight from Johannesburg to the Victoria Falls since Zimbabweans ship a lot of cargo resulting in very little luggage getting loaded onto the aircraft (say 30 pieces only) no matter when you check in. For my first game drive in a life time we saw a young lion then we saw a leopard in a bare tree who came down while we were watching. We also so a young lioness go hunting for dinner one night - no luck for her. Great luck for us. The Chobe Safari Lodge Activity Center easily substituted game drives for river cruises - they were great - game viewing was so good we even chose not to go to Namibia. Game drivers in Chobe all great.
I would highly recommend not using Harold as a guide. No one that shared our game drives was impressed with him. He was dubbed the race driver of Kruger. Not that he sped - he decided he knew best and not concerned with what his customers wanted pictures of. Harold the game driver is not customer oriented. Harold at Kruger was like on a race track - you will see better - not one for staying around and seeing what might happen in the area when know "x" is in the area. He might even be a little prestigious against giraffe's and zebra's.
On our last game drive we were very lucky and saw all 5 of the ‘Big Five’ long before the end of the game drive. First we saw 3 leopards on the ground - 2 going toward the third one. Then we saw a white rhino on the road coming toward us. Later we saw one lion in the foreground with a lion, lioness and cubs in the background.
Overall I would highly recommend 2AFRIKA to anyone wanting to travel to Africa!
Thank you again for a delightful trip and a wonderful experience.
Do you do trips into Namibia?
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hello 2AFRIKA
I was very pleased with my trip to Botswana and South Africa in spite of a terrible allergy infection (not within your control).
All of the facilities were very good to excellent. The S.A. Safari Club is like an Oasis (excellent). Godfrey the driver is wonderful - they have a jewel in him and Chobe Safari Lodge was wonderful (excellent accommodation and great service). The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate was good (service indifferent and food not as good as Chobe Safari Lodge or The S.A. Safari Club). You could tell a huge difference in service level - Botswana much more attentive without bothering you. The Protea Hotel Kruger Gate - either not interested or not well trained. This comment goes for the hotel staff and more so the wait staff. The side trip to the Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side was wonderful.
One suggestion is to let people know to pack some extra clothes in their carry on for the flight from Johannesburg to the Victoria Falls since Zimbabweans ship a lot of cargo resulting in very little luggage getting loaded onto the aircraft (say 30 pieces only) no matter when you check in. For my first game drive in a life time we saw a young lion then we saw a leopard in a bare tree who came down while we were watching. We also so a young lioness go hunting for dinner one night - no luck for her. Great luck for us. The Chobe Safari Lodge Activity Center easily substituted game drives for river cruises - they were great - game viewing was so good we even chose not to go to Namibia. Game drivers in Chobe all great.
I would highly recommend not using Harold as a guide. No one that shared our game drives was impressed with him. He was dubbed the race driver of Kruger. Not that he sped - he decided he knew best and not concerned with what his customers wanted pictures of. Harold the game driver is not customer oriented. Harold at Kruger was like on a race track - you will see better - not one for staying around and seeing what might happen in the area when know "x" is in the area. He might even be a little prestigious against giraffe's and zebra's.
On our last game drive we were very lucky and saw all 5 of the ‘Big Five’ long before the end of the game drive. First we saw 3 leopards on the ground - 2 going toward the third one. Then we saw a white rhino on the road coming toward us. Later we saw one lion in the foreground with a lion, lioness and cubs in the background.
Overall I would highly recommend 2AFRIKA to anyone wanting to travel to Africa!
Thank you again for a delightful trip and a wonderful experience.
Do you do trips into Namibia?
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from Botswana
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hello Kenneth:
I know it has been such a long time. I have been meaning to contact you for some time now and figured since I have some down time I would do it now. We truly appreciate all the help you provided to make my birthday such a memorable one. Our trip was so amazing, we had so much fun! Africa is exceptionally beautiful and the people made us feel at home. Once again thank you and you will be hearing from us again. Take Care!
Sincerely,
Ella.
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
IN THEIR OWN WORDS – Just back from South Africa
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2008
NEW YORK, NY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thanks for all the arrangements for our trip to South Africa. We had a wonderful time and I ‘proposed’ in Cape Town. It was a memorable trip and everything went as scheduled.
Thanks again for doing such a great job of arranging everything and making this a trip of a life time for us. I'll be back in Africa and will definitely be using 2AFRIKA and recommending you to friends in the future.
Regards,
Amir.
Amir.
For further information on this informational Blog post or any Safari in the 2AFRIKA Collection, visit us on the web at http://www.2afrika.com/2AFRIKA, INC. remains committed to Corporate Social Responsibility in Tourism.
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